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New on Classics for Kids! Listen as we are joined by Dr. A Kori Hill, musicologist and professor at the University of Ci...
09/29/2025

New on Classics for Kids! Listen as we are joined by Dr. A Kori Hill, musicologist and professor at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music - CCM, as she talks to us about what it means to be a musicologist as well as why musicology is such an important field of study.

Click the link to listen: https://www.classicsforkids.com/discussing-musicology-with-dr-kori/

09/29/2025

Two orphaned black bears nearly ready to inhabit Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's new Bear Ridge.

The black bear cubs are settling in behind the scenes as they prepare to be the first inhabitants of the new exhibit. The 7-month-old sisters arrived from Montana Sept. 17 after being deemed un-releasable by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

Read more about their story here https://www.wvxu.org/local-news/2025-09-29/orphan-black-bears-cincinnati-zoo-bear-ridge

Video captured by Cincinnati Zoo

The Cincinnati film community lost a big advocate Monday with the death of tt stern-enzi, artistic director of the Over-...
09/29/2025

The Cincinnati film community lost a big advocate Monday with the death of tt stern-enzi, artistic director of the Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival organized by LADD.

The film expert also did "tt's take" film reviews Friday mornings on WXIX-TV, and periodically contributed to WVXU-FM and wvxu.org.

Whether it's waiting at train tracks in Reading, navigating the Lockland Split, or feeling cut off by the highway in Lin...
09/29/2025

Whether it's waiting at train tracks in Reading, navigating the Lockland Split, or feeling cut off by the highway in Lincoln Heights, many feel I-75 and railways have created barriers in some communities north of Cincinnati.

Groups are looking at ways to reconnect Arlington Heights, Evendale, Lincoln Heights, Lockland, Reading, and Sharonville.

Two journalists arrested on the Roebling Bridge while covering an immigration protest earlier this summer are scheduled ...
09/29/2025

Two journalists arrested on the Roebling Bridge while covering an immigration protest earlier this summer are scheduled to stand trial this week.

The arrest of CityBeat reporter Madeline Fening and photo intern Lucas Griffith made national headlines. They're set to stand trial on misdemeanor charges this week.

Eligible Ohio residents are now able to get COVID vaccinations if they desire.
09/27/2025

Eligible Ohio residents are now able to get COVID vaccinations if they desire.

On Cincinnati Edition, we discuss COVID vaccine availability in Cincinnati.

Jodi Harding, a candidate running for a seat on the Forest Hills Schools Board of Education, has dropped out of the race...
09/26/2025

Jodi Harding, a candidate running for a seat on the Forest Hills Schools Board of Education, has dropped out of the race after two reported incidents involving underage drinking at her home were brought to light.

Jodi Harding has dropped out of the race after two reported incidents involving underage drinking at her home were brought to light.

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09/26/2025

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The number of students at Xavier University is falling. This semester, the university posted its lowest total enrollment...
09/26/2025

The number of students at Xavier University is falling. This semester, the university posted its lowest total enrollment in years.

Since 2011, the university's total enrollment has dropped by nearly 2,000 students.

Cincinnati audiences are in for a treat this month as renowned organist Dr. Nathaniel “Nat” Gumbs performs at the Colleg...
09/26/2025

Cincinnati audiences are in for a treat this month as renowned organist Dr. Nathaniel “Nat” Gumbs performs at the College Hill Presbyterian Church this weekend.

Audiences are in for a treat this month as renowned organist Dr. Nathaniel “Nat” Gumbs performs at the College Hill Presbyterian Church. A native of the Bronx, Gumbs brings a wealth of experience from across the country. He will perform a varied program on the church’s Austin Pipe Organ.

Space is dirty. Filthy. It's littered with asteroids, and rocks, and dust. Some of that material falls to the Earth.
09/26/2025

Space is dirty. Filthy. It's littered with asteroids, and rocks, and dust. Some of that material falls to the Earth.

The Cincinnati Observatory is bringing together meteorite collectors to talk about their prizes and how anyone can find space rocks on Earth.

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden Director Thane Maynard will transition to a new role with the zoo at the end of the ye...
09/26/2025

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden Director Thane Maynard will transition to a new role with the zoo at the end of the year. Maynard will become executive chair of the zoo Board, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Maynard has been zoo director for the last 19 years.

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